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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Michael Slaughter

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Michael is a real estate broker. He works as the owner of multiple real estate and contracting companies in Collin County, where he has been since 2006. He previously served as a reserve law enforcement officer for Collin County, rising to the rank of lieutenant in command of the reserve unit.

Municipal elections in Collin County, Texas (2026) - Ballotpedia

Michael Slaughter’s campaign for Collin County Commissioner, District 2 is his first run for county-wide office. He previously served two terms on the Parker City Council, including being elected Mayor Pro-Tem during his first term.

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Michael Slaughter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I fully support our law enforcement officers and will always stand with those who put their lives on the line to protect our communities."

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.